An Ode to Social Media Moms

Let’s talk about moms. With Mother’s Day just around the corner (Sunday, May 12, for the stragglers out there), we have an overflow of heartfelt sentiment and appreciation for these special women in our lives. They’ve been there for us to soothe every wound, fill our bellies, and remind us to put on a jacket. They’re strong, wise, and now, more than ever, a lot of them are incredibly tech savvy. In fact, more women use social media than men in North America. Your mom is probably on Facebook.

In honor of Mother’s Day, we wanted to recognize women and their influence in social media. Let’s give it up for the mommas out there who broke the stigma of a male-dominated tech industry; the successful “Mommy Bloggers” who continue to bestow their wisdom upon millions of readers every day. Through social media, moms have been able to speak out, share their expertise, and engage with their audiences. Even Groupon had their “mom” hashing out Tweets with all their followers for a day:

GroupOn had the “GroupOn Mom” run its Twitter account in advance of Mother’s Day, with hilarious results.

Sure, some of them just use Facebook to play Farmville. But many are doing some amazing things.

Some are funny:

“If you haven’t listed every single thing your kid is afraid of and hates to eat and told them “THAT’S WHAT JAIL IS” You’re doing it wrong.” – Kelly Oxford, @kellyoxford (Screenwriter & New York Times Bestselling Author)

“You may not have candy for breakfast, now finish your pop tart.” – Laney Griner, @laneymg (Mother of baby in “Success Kid” meme)

“The singular sign of a parent who is doing their job is their unwillingness to let their children watch the Star Wars prequels.” – Heather B. Armstrong, @dooce (Professional Blogger)

Some are helpful:

While being a mom is a full-time job, these women have been able to showcase their incredible talents through the help of social media.

Some are inspirational:

Who cares more about you then your mom? But even with all that love pointed your way, moms have made room for other people in their hearts. Check out these moms who are using social for some very good reasons: